Russia's Marat Safin reacts after his match against Italy's Simone Bolelli at the Hopman Cup in Perth, Western Australia, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2009. He arrived for the tournament sporting facial bruising he said he suffered in Moscow. Russia won the match 7-6, 6-4. (AP Photo)
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Thanks for the pics Béa
Funny, we're used to see them but separately so I tend to forget they look so much alike. When you see that first pic you posted it's striking though: the nose, the mouth... maybe not the eyes given the circumstances

__________________ & Runner up of the MONTE-CARLO MASTERS 2009andCHINA OPEN 2009

__________________This is who I am. So, I have to be who I am and I'm happy being a hippo.
--Marat Safin.

I braided his hair and he talked about this cute bag he bought at Louis Vuitton store! Unfortunately he had to leave soon for a warm-up so I hugged him good bye and wished him luck! He is soooo cute when he pouts!!!.
--Dmitry Tursunov

Maybe this is a sign.. LOL ... like a symbol of strength and courage and AMBITION TO SUCCEED (and win ONE MORE grandslam)!!!!!
Or maybe its the bruises of an old, worn and torn warrior in his final battle....*sheds a small tear*...
Either way, we must cherish this last year of Marat's
And its official !!! Bruised Marat is the HOTTEST THING IVE EVER SEEN !!!!